Jefferson College of Nursing

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At the Jefferson College of Nursing, we empower future and practicing nurses to make a meaningful impact on society through innovation and compassionate care.

With decades of experience, our award-winning faculty use the latest technology, evidence-based curriculum, and real-world experiences to help you gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to thrive in your nursing career.

When you earn your nursing degree at Jefferson — a groundbreaking academic health center — you are prepared to lead change, transform healthcare, and provide exceptional patient care. Many of our graduates pursue rewarding career opportunities right at Jefferson Health.

Your Nursing Degree

The Jefferson College of Nursing offers fully accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Philadelphia, Horsham, and the Lehigh Valley. Many of these are available as flexible, online courses designed for working professionals, including:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Traditional Track
Accelerated BSN Plus (ABSN+), 1- or 2-Year Pathways for students who already have a bachelor’s degree in a different field
RN to BSN (online only)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
PhD in Nursing
Post Graduate Certificate Programs (PGCP)

Resources for Success & Innovation

As part of a leading academic health system with 32 hospitals, you’ll have access to a range of opportunities and resources that few other nursing programs can match.

With a Jefferson nursing education, you can:

Learn from expert faculty who actively practice and contribute to groundbreaking research
Engage with leading-edge technology such as 3D printing, virtual reality, and AI as part of Pennsylvania’s only Apple Distinguished School for nursing
Graduate career ready and well prepared to transition into practice, with a 98% job placement rate
Start a stable and rewarding career with opportunities for ongoing professional growth and competitive compensation
Explore career opportunities right at Jefferson Health

National Rankings & Recognition

The Jefferson College of Nursing is nationally recognized for excellence in nursing education, ranked by Niche as among the top 10% for Best Colleges for Nursing in the U.S. and among the top 6% for Best Colleges for Nursing in Pennsylvania.

The Jefferson College of Nursing is also ranked among the top 20 in the nation for Best Online Master’s in Nursing programs by U.S. News & World Report.

My favorite part of nursing school is the clinical component. Each patient has such a unique story, and it is an honor to provide comfort and support to each patient and their family when they need it most. I also absolutely love our instructional and administrative staff. Instructors consistently go above and beyond.”

98%

Placement rate

11,000+

Alumni worldwide

Online, hybrid and on-campus program options

College of Nursing Campuses

Horsham, PA Dixon Campus

Our Dixon campus, located in Horsham, Pa., is aligned with best practices in designing a future-focused academic space. At 42,000 square feet, nearly one-third of the facility is dedicated to a state-of-the-art simulation center, where both undergraduate and graduate students will engage in complex clinical scenarios that parallel, anticipate, and amplify real-life situations.

Philadelphia Center City Campus

Our Center City campus is located in the heart of Philadelphia. The University shares this campus with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, giving it the distinct feel of an academic medical center. Center City is also home to the Rector Clinical Skills and Simulation Center (Rector CSSC), where students participate in activities with standardized patients and high-fidelity models in simulation that teaches and assesses clinical skills, including interprofessional opportunities. The Scott Memorial Library, situated in the middle of campus, offers access to knowledge-based resources including books, e-books, articles, videos and journals, study space, computers, and physical models.

Center Valley, PA Lehigh Valley

Our Lehigh Valley campus is located in Center Valley, Pa., at the Lehigh Valley Health Network Center for Healthcare Education. This state-of-the-art campus offers students access to simulation labs, Epic training labs, boardrooms, debriefing rooms, collaborative learning spaces, and more. We also have a satellite respiratory therapy laboratory at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, where students can complete lab work and hands-on clinical training.

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